Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou

Aria addpermalink

Both are the most superb slice-of-life that i have ever read.
each manga has its own unique atmosphere and tells you wonderful storys that when they end you fell all fuzzy and warm inside.  

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Both are slowly paced slice of life series.

Due to its brighter atmosphere and the moé appeal of the characters, ARIA is a good choice for helping people get used to the genre before introducing them to YKK with its more mature and melancholy insights. 

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In truth, if one was to really think about it, ARIA and YKK are not actually similar from how it is presented or the feeling you get from it. However, the story's theme(?) is quite same - a slow, peaceful glimpse of a group of people who seem to find happiness from many small things. I think that alone is enough to try the other and experience both. 

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Storyline wise, they aren't at all similar, but YKK gives a similar vibe as that of Aria, both occuring in a futuristic world, yet giving a laidback, fantasy feel to it. Though Aria is much much better IMO, YKK is worth a second look. 

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Honestly there is no plot, you could say they're about nothing and turn away from them. That would be a mistake. These titles are relaxing and soothing reading matter that gives you  sensesation that life isn't all about money, work even education. In both landscapes are feast for eyes. Main difference is in pace , both slow but YKK is more adult and based on inner thoughts of heroes while Aria is shonen slice of life with lot of moe. Same charm , different ways of achieving it. 

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both are relaxing slice of life with no action, but great characters and warm atmosphere.  

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These two are both very relaxing to read, nothing much happens, but together with the characters you can come to appreciate the beauty of the world. Definitely worth reading. 

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The legends of genre "Slice of life". They have a very similar atmosphere, although YKK are more melancholic. After reading one of them, you MUST read another. 

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Both stories feature lovable protagonists who value the little things in life and learn beautiful lessons along the way.

Both works are calm and relaxing, set in a future where some disaster struck the planet, but which carries a beautiful mood behind something sad.

The interaction of the cast is very cute and is a triumph in both stories, even if it's more subtle and more "internal" in Yokohama.

Aria has a stronger and more direct emotional charge, but they are still similar and incredibly touching, especially for lovers of the Slice of Life genre.

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Cute girls doing cute things would be a later concern, but for their time being, the first priority was to enjoy the little things to the fullest, and the two splendidly fulfilled their roles, though Yokohama Kaidashi is insignificantly ahead.

Beautiful artistry amongst panels, fair amount of characters/ characteristics amongst characters provide simultaneously comfort and the thirst for more. 

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A slow slice of life mainly focusing on a single town and all the wonders that can be found it in. 

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Shoujo Shuumatsu Ryokou addpermalink

Shoujo Shuumatsu Ryokou is definitely more moe and more apocalyptic than YKK, but the tone of the manga are remarkably similar.  Those interested in post-apocalyptic iyashikei would be well served by going back and reading the original of that apparent genre as well as the newest entry. 

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Mushishi addpermalink

Local legends and supernatural phenomena; just another day in the lives of the characters of Mushishi and YKK. 

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Yotsuba to! addpermalink

Another light-hearted slice of life title. Stress-free yet not saccharine, it's perfect for the jaded manga reader or anybody who wishes to see the world in a new light. 

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Omoide Emanon addpermalink

Both stories trace the memories of a cute and charismatic female.  Omoide Emanon looks into the past while YKK ponders time's end.  If you enjoyed YKK's understated artstyle and gentle pacing, you'll find similar enjoyment in Emanon. 

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Sousou no Frieren addpermalink

Soft and bittersweet manga.  

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Kabu no Isaki addpermalink

Both are brilliant manga from the slice-of-life genius Hitoshi Ashinano. Much like Aria or Kino's Journey, the story is not the focus - the setting is. They are built entirely upon atmosphere. Give 'em a read on a quiet morning or a rainy day and you will surely be pulled into their world.  

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Karakuri Odette addpermalink

both are slice of life with an android as a main character 

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Amanchu! addpermalink

Beautiful drawings. Appreciate the little things in life. Scooter (Vespa) Girls! ^^ 

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Tabi to Gohan to Shuumatsu Sekai addpermalink

A gynoid left by her creator goes though slice-of-life adventures in world of humanity's twilight. The premises are nearly identical.  

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Aruku Hito addpermalink

Both are excellent examples of slice-of-life done well. Gentle storytelling, combined with minimal dialogue (allowing the pictures to tell the story), pictures that do indeed paint a 1000 words and an overwhelming sense of peace and harmony, make these a delight to read. The Walking Man has the advantage that it does not have the same gentle melancholy that YKK has, making it a more uplifting read that reminds us all the we need to stop and smell the flowers more often. 

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Ai-Ren addpermalink

Two slice of life titles with similarities in their premises. Both stories show human civilization as we know it coming to an end and through the course of the series, the characters learn to treasure apparently mundane experiences and to value life for its evanescence.

While Ai-Ren is much more didactic with it's somewhat verbose narration and extreme situations, Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou makes use of more subtle imagery and dialogue to deliver it's message. 

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Marie no Kanaderu Ongaku addpermalink

Both YKK and Marie no Kanaderu Ongaku is about the decay of humanity and how to deal with it, set in a post-apocalyptic world. Both contain fantastic art, but most of all, they are extremely emotionally touching. Marie no Kanaderu Ongaku is much shorter, it can be a good start.  

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Kaze no Tani no Nausicaä addpermalink

Even if they belong to different genres, Nausicaä is centered around action (Hayao Miyazaki style mind you), and YKK is a slice of life meditation, they both share the same post apocalyptic theme about how to deal with the humanities dark sides. Both are incredible masterpieces that I can not recommend enough.  

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Coo no Sekai addpermalink

I'm having a hard time comparing anything to YKK because it found a place in my heart where nothing else has ever wondered, and any comparison seems wrong after that... Still Coo's World does have many of the qualities that made YKK so good. Be sure to read both.  

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Otoyomegatari addpermalink

Both are a slice of life in a unique setting with stunning artwork and pleasant characters. The female leads of Amira and Alpha are both outgoing and adventurous women with compassionate hearts and a love of life. While Otoymegatari focuses almost exclusively on romance, Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou does have some hints of romance every now and then, and, like Otoyomegatari, it has a younger boy/older female "couple".  

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Maiko-san Chi no Makanai-san addpermalink

It has the same general feeling, as if you are peering into the world and lives of another. I would reccomend Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou to slightly more mature audiences becuase of the way it tells its story, and some of its deeper ideas, but if you liked Maiko-san Chi no Makani-san, then you should give this a try too. 

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Kabocha no Bouken addpermalink

Kabocha is a lovely read. And so is YKK. Both are more about pictures and pauses rather than action and dialogues. Great examples of slice of life. 

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Emma addpermalink

When i read Emma, there's a this weird feeling that sometimes made me remember YKK, don't know what is it that tough...
Well, just try one of them if you had read the others, maybe you will experience this weird feeling i was talking about. 

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Kirei ni Shitemoraemasu ka. addpermalink

Two young women work at a shop alone in a slice of life series. One is a coffee shop while another is a dry cleaners. Both have a cast of characters that the MC slowly befriends over the course of the series. 

In addition, each of these series has a dramatic subplot that slowly gets reveled over time. One is about the end of the world while the other is about amnesia.  

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Tasogareboshi no Sui to Neri addpermalink

Both series take place in a futuristic setting where Japan is decaying; in ”Yokohama Kaidashi Kidou” from water levels rising and in ”Tasogareboshi no Sui to Neri” from people emigrating to space. The series also share a lively female protagonist that bring life to the world they are living in. In my opinion both series have a similiar feel and I wouldn’t be surprised if ”Tasogareboshi no Sui to Neri” was influenced by ”Yokohama Kaidashi Kidou”. 

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Koten-bu Series addpermalink

What's wrong with being mundane, as long as those little things are meaningful to the characters themselves?

Slowly pacing story, characters with moderation of personalities, lively worlds' description, enjoyment in little things are the very similarities among the two.

Original format overwhelm their adaptations. 

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Manga: Kino no Tabi: The Beautiful World

Kino no Tabi: The Beautiful World addpermalink

Relaxing manga/LN about a somewhat masculine girl who likes to travel with a motorcycle. 

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Gabai: Saga no Gabai Baachan addpermalink

Optimistic slice of lifes that take place in a somewhat depressing era. 

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Tongari Boushi no Atelier addpermalink

Both "Witch Hat Atelier" and "YKK" feature distinct, unconventional art styles. Their paneling shows highly creative and intricate layouts, pushing the boundaries of conventional manga. These series have an exceptional and detailed panel work. 
They both prioritize world-building and evoke a sense of wonder, sharing a focus on atmospheric storytelling, subtle character development, and a slower-paced narrative. 

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Ginga no Shinanai Kodomotachi e addpermalink

Both of these beautiful slice of life stories feature immortal or nigh immortal protagonists living through the twilight of humanity in a post-apocalyptic world with heavy mono-no-aware themes and tones. Ginga no Shinanai Kodomotachi e is perhaps the darker of the two stories, but there are strong themes of hope present in both this and Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou despite their melancholic undertones.

Ginga no Shinanai Kodomotachi e is a unique work of art that deserves a far wider audience, so give this rare gem a try if you enjoyed YKK and you likely won't be sorry you did so. 

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Manga: Jumyou wo Kaitotte Moratta. Ichinen ni Tsuki, Ichimanen de.

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Both have the same depressing but oddly calming atmosphere. You know that it will be the end. Both will give you some level of sadness, but not the kind that will make you cry loudly; the kind that will make you suffer in silence.  

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Hibiki no Mahou addpermalink

Both have similar themes of slice and life and have cute stories. The main characters like helping others out regardless of what they get in return.  

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Natsume Yuujinchou addpermalink

Both are stories in the calm, peaceful countryside of Japan, talking about solitude, the friends we make along the way, how to enjoy nature... Both mangas fill my eyes with tears of joy and my heart with an intense will to live. Also, they have a fictional and fantastic element, so they are not common iyashikei. 

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Sasurai Emanon addpermalink

Both are Slice of Life featuring barely-immortal female leads living about on country-esque settings. YKK is a iyashikei oriented SoL, while Emanon is more of a philosophical jorney of an aimless wanderer, but both share a similar introspective/contemplative atmosphere.
 

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Houseki no Kuni addpermalink

Both take place in a more calm future version of earth. General themes of learning about times long since passed and what it means to be human are very present in both works. While land of the lustrous is much more of a mystery drama, both have this melancholic feel which make them stand out to me. The passing of time is also incorperated into these stories in a way that is somewhat unexpected. It's almost a plot point, it serves to contrast certain characters and development against others for both manga. 

Both also happen to be quite fantastic.  

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Coppelion addpermalink

Post-apocalyptic Japan from the perspective of non-human girl(s). Detailed backgrounds with ruins, buildings submerged or destroyed, roads in bad state, fallen signs and wild nature scattered. Pretty well made characters. 

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Manga: Tensei shite High Elf ni Narimashita ga, Slow Life wa 120-nen de Akimashita

Tensei shite High Elf ni Narimashita ga, Slow Life wa 120-nen de Akimashita addpermalink

Both deal with the main characters relative immortality as they interact with a changing world. 

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Aqua addpermalink

If you like slice-of-life, iyashi, quiet, slow peaceful stories with beautiful art and let's face it: pretty girls, then this manga is also for you. 

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Slime Life addpermalink

The everyday life of a shopkeeper running a shop in the middle of nowhere and the bonds she forms with the people she interacts with. Both titles are heavy on fantasy and are very slice-of-life with mono no aware themes (much stronger in Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou, the pinnacle of mono no aware). 

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Little Forest addpermalink

They are both iyashikei, slice of life series full of peaceful, growing feelings about girls/androids in a country town living the "small town life". YKK is one of the most wonderful, peaceful manga/anime series I have ever encountered. It is absolutely one of my favourites and I have watched it multiple times to remember those peaceful,contented feelings. Little Forest, a manga about a city girl who moves to the country to cook and live off the land, focuses on agriculture, cooking, and self discovery. The small town moments of it, along with the organic, get back to nature aspects really bring about the iyashikei, slice-of-life feeling that reminded me of the first time I read YKK. <3 It would be nice to see an anime adaptation of Little Forest.  read more 

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Shirley addpermalink

Both are slice-of-life, and both involve cafes (kind of). Shirley has a similar feeling to YKK in manys ways, and although YKK [i]is[/i] the better of the two, Shirley is still worth reading. 

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Dosei Mansion addpermalink

Sci-fi slice-of-life! Both series are set in a future where things have changed immensely from the world that we know, but the new technology and way of life that are present don't exist to make things cooler or more dramatic; instead, they are about people living their everyday lives. Both series feature a relaxed pace and many panels that focus on the beauty of the world that the characters live in. 

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PositioN addpermalink

Typical Ashinano story: taking a slice out of an ordinary person's life and giving it a few surreal twists of fantasy and/or sci-fi. 

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Kumabachi no Koto addpermalink

Typical Ashinano story: taking a slice out of an ordinary person's life and giving it a few surreal twists of fantasy and/or sci-fi. 

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Kimi-iro Focus addpermalink

Both manga feature photography as one of the main subjects. Kimiiro Focus is a harem manga with the protagonist trying to capture the beauty of his models. Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou is a mature slice of life series with the main character preserving the memories of fleeting experiences. 

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Ashizuri Suizokukan addpermalink

They have a bit similar feel of mystery and relaxed pace in them.  

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Manga: Emanon - Sasurai Emanon Episode: 1

Emanon - Sasurai Emanon Episode: 1 addpermalink

Both talk about a young girl traveling and both are very lighthearted story, without any battles, or deep plot.
If you enjoyed one you'll probably enjoy the other 

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Shirogane no Nina addpermalink

At first glance, both series seems to share different premises with a different setting. Yet both series adapts well with their slice of life tones. The main characters in both series forms prominent relationships with others that become a focus to witness. There is a gentle atmosphere in both series as well that define innocence and tranquility. Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou has more elements of sci-if while Shirogane no Nina is crafted by realism. However, both series still convey their slice of life tones in a profound way that is appreciated. Recommended for fans of slice of life. 

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Kotonoba Drive addpermalink

Atmospheric and built with a elegant slice of life tone, both series follows a story with a lot of realism. They don't have particular complicated storytelling but the style of their premise holds great promise. The character relationships are also well performed. 

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Ameiro Kouchakan Kandan addpermalink

Low-key slice of life series centered around cafes. 

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Barakamon addpermalink

Barakamon and Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou are slice of life series that expresses themselves with great characters. The lighthearted mood with the natural setting away from industrialization gives a realistic feeling. There is great focus on characters' expresses in everyday life situations. Recommended for fans with strong interest in slice of life. 

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Watashi no Shounen addpermalink

Both feature a younger male/older female pairing (though with less of a focus in YKK).

Though WnS is far more dramatic than YKK, both are delicately-told stories with themes of growing older, the passage of time, and changing one's perspective through life's stages. 

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Conveni Maria addpermalink

Light-hearted slice of life. Both stories gives the same warm feeling. They may be a little naive, but it only makes them better.
Artwork is kinda similar. 

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Mizu Wakusei Nendaiki addpermalink

Similar artstyle, Ooishi Masaru truly tries to imitate Ashinano's sketchy drawings.

Also, it is a nice sci-fi story in the near future with a cute woman at its center, and beautiful natural scenery. 

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Yunagi no Machi Sakura no Kuni addpermalink

They are both beautifully well-crafted manga with exquisite panel placement and visual flow. They are both treats to the readers who like to take their time reading while carefully analyzing everything each panel has to offer. There is a very well thought-out attention to detail where the visual display is concerned.

They both have somewhat long monologues/narrations that induce feelings of melancholia on the reader.   

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Owari Nochi, Asanagi-kurashi. addpermalink

Post-apocalyptic slice-of-life series. YKK has more iyashikei/"healing" in it. 

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